Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
necropsy	17	17
necropsying	23	23
necrose	11	11
necrosed	13	13
necroses	12	12
necrosing	16	16
necrosis	12	12
necrotic	15	15
necrotizing	27	27
nectar	10	10
nectaries	13	13
nectarine	14	14
nectarines	15	15
nectarous	14	14
nectars	11	11
nectary	13	13
needer	8	8
needers	9	9
needier	9	9
needler	10	10
needlers	11	11
needlework	20	20
needleworker	22	22
needleworkers	23	23
nefarious	14	14